Helping Yourself

If you are unsure what to do next there are lots of online tools and information from the Careers Advice Service which can help you explore your learning and work options:

Assess your skills and interests
Lists jobs that could be suitable for you.

Career values tool
Helps you make decisions and plan your next career move.

Job profiles
Browse a database of over 700 jobs to find out each job involves.

CV builder
Helps you build a job-winning CV in 12 steps, as well as filling-in application forms or writing covering letters.

Finding a job
Tops tips on finding a job, including how to find job vacancies, information on recruitment agencies and the best ways to contact employers.

Interview skills
Top tips on what, and what not, to do at interviews.

Finding a course 
Search over 900,000 courses in the UK.

Finding the right course 
Information on how to choose the right course for you.

Help and Advice
The Careers Advice Service also provides helpful online advice on learning and work issues including:

• returning to work
• funding and paying for childcare
• working in the UK
• dealing with redundancy
• help with reading, writing and numbers
• paying for learning.